Gibraltar Law Group

About Gibraltar Law Group

Gibraltar Law Group was co-founded in 2000 by John Drayton. Bruce Swanson joined the firm as an associate in 2004 and as a partner in 2006. Blake Tancock was an articling student at Gibraltar Law Group before joining the firm as an associate in 2017.

We are a client-focused firm. We know our clients by name and when they call, they may speak to the lawyer or staff member with knowledge of their matter.

Gibraltar Law Group is located within blocks of the Kamloops Courthouse and downtown core. On-street parking is available.

Our Lawyers

John Drayton

John’s practice is litigation-based, with an emphasis on serving the forestry and motor transport industries. John has appeared in all levels of court in the province and before many administrative tribunals. He has also acted as counsel in mediations and arbitrations.

Toni Vuteva

Toni's practice is on estate and succession planning and estate administration. Toni assists her clients in preparing their wills, powers of attorney and representation agreements. She also provides a mobile service “Wills on Wheels” for clients with mobility issues.

Blake Tancock

Blake’s practice is litigation-based with a focus on employment law, estate litigation, collections, and corporate litigation. Blake has appeared in the Supreme Courts, Small Claims Courts, and Traffic Courts of B.C. He first moved to Kamloops in 2008 to attend TRU.

Legal Services

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation refers to legal disputes which are not criminal in nature. Our litigation team can assist clients, both individual and corporate, at all stages of a dispute. Understanding your rights and obligations eases the stress of uncertainty and may help you avoid costly missteps. Our litigation lawyers are general practitioners, bringing their advocacy skills to bear in practice areas including, but not limited to, forestry, motor transport, and estate litigation.

Estate Planning

Estate planning allows you to choose the recipients of your assets in the event of your death. A Will is a commonly used estate planning tool but it is only one piece of the puzzle. Wills challenges are a reality and our estate planning lawyer can advise you on a number of strategies to ensure the intended distribution of your estate. We can also help you plan for old age and incapacity, offering Enduring Powers of Attorney and Representation Agreements.